Female Counsellors in Downham Market

Photo of Dora Sheridan - DKS Wellbeing Services, Counsellor, MHGI
DKS Wellbeing Services
Counsellor, MHGI
There are a variety of reasons why people come to counselling or psychotherapy. We all throughout our lives face difficult and challenging times and for some having additional support is all that is needed. I offer a safe place for you to unburden those concerns, voice your fears, anger, or frustration, at your own pace in a confidential, non-judgemental, and relaxed environment. My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings and help you move on in your life. The thought of having therapy can feel a bit daunting at first, fear of the unknown, but it is the first step to moving forward on your journey. One step at a time!
There are a variety of reasons why people come to counselling or psychotherapy. We all throughout our lives face difficult and challenging times and for some having additional support is all that is needed. I offer a safe place for you to unburden those concerns, voice your fears, anger, or frustration, at your own pace in a confidential, non-judgemental, and relaxed environment. My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings and help you move on in your life. The thought of having therapy can feel a bit daunting at first, fear of the unknown, but it is the first step to moving forward on your journey. One step at a time!
01366 312329 View 01366 312329
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Debi Benson
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
How are you doing today? Sometimes life can be hard and we can struggle with feelings such as anxiety, stress, sadness or being lost. I provide you with a safe space where you can begin to understand yourself and your experiences that have brought you to this point. I can provide you with strategies to implement into your life, we can look at your past, spend time with your inner child or identify stressors and how to remove emotional triggers that make days difficult. I can work with you on your self esteem, help you feel more confident, help you to live the life you deserve, putting down guilt you may have been carrying.
How are you doing today? Sometimes life can be hard and we can struggle with feelings such as anxiety, stress, sadness or being lost. I provide you with a safe space where you can begin to understand yourself and your experiences that have brought you to this point. I can provide you with strategies to implement into your life, we can look at your past, spend time with your inner child or identify stressors and how to remove emotional triggers that make days difficult. I can work with you on your self esteem, help you feel more confident, help you to live the life you deserve, putting down guilt you may have been carrying.
020 4572 6307 View 020 4572 6307
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Suzanne Laura Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
01760 302199 View 01760 302199
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Charlotte Sara Walters
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I work with older children (12+) and adults. I specialise in working with issues related to ADHD, anxiety, domestic abuse, sexuality, and addiction/alcoholism. I have previously worked voluntarily for two charities counselling young people affected by domestic abuse, and with people in addiction recovery. I am an integrative counsellor and can work with many different modalities, and all my work has a person centred foundation. Therefore sessions are led by my clients needs as an individual. We work together to find the best way forward.
I work with older children (12+) and adults. I specialise in working with issues related to ADHD, anxiety, domestic abuse, sexuality, and addiction/alcoholism. I have previously worked voluntarily for two charities counselling young people affected by domestic abuse, and with people in addiction recovery. I am an integrative counsellor and can work with many different modalities, and all my work has a person centred foundation. Therefore sessions are led by my clients needs as an individual. We work together to find the best way forward.
020 3322 9513 View 020 3322 9513

More Therapists Nearby

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Amy Kong
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Struggling to feel understood or connected in your relationships? Or feel like your mind never shuts off, replaying conversations, worrying about the past or future? Working with me means together we’ll uncover what’s been blocking you and move forward with greater ease, trust, and connection. Clients value my insightful approach, and often feel that they can look forward to our sessions. I offer therapy in Cambridge and online, tailored to your needs. I work with challenges such as relationship and communication issues, navigating between cultures, anxiety, stress, neurodiversity, low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.
Struggling to feel understood or connected in your relationships? Or feel like your mind never shuts off, replaying conversations, worrying about the past or future? Working with me means together we’ll uncover what’s been blocking you and move forward with greater ease, trust, and connection. Clients value my insightful approach, and often feel that they can look forward to our sessions. I offer therapy in Cambridge and online, tailored to your needs. I work with challenges such as relationship and communication issues, navigating between cultures, anxiety, stress, neurodiversity, low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.
01223 912719 View 01223 912719
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Emily Meade
Counsellor, BACP
Taking the first step in finding a new counsellor can feel daunting, and I truly understand that. My priority is to put you at ease and help you feel comfortable throughout the process. As a warm, non-judgmental, and experienced counsellor, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings.
Taking the first step in finding a new counsellor can feel daunting, and I truly understand that. My priority is to put you at ease and help you feel comfortable throughout the process. As a warm, non-judgmental, and experienced counsellor, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings.
01284 335470 View 01284 335470
Photo of Barbara Bailey - Glendene Care Uk Child and Family Wellbeing Centre, Counsellor, MBACP
We are a team of qualified accredited Psychotherapists and Counsellors. We have 25 years experience of counselling children, young people and families, having worked in a variety of settings including schools, colleges and CAHMS, delivering therapeutic work with children . We are qualified practitioners in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions such as Play therapy, DDP, VIG, Trauma focused CBT and EMDR therapy. We are experienced in working with children and young people aged 4 years to 30 years old. We have therapy dogs and pigs to support children with managing their anxieties and to help calm them during sessions.
We are a team of qualified accredited Psychotherapists and Counsellors. We have 25 years experience of counselling children, young people and families, having worked in a variety of settings including schools, colleges and CAHMS, delivering therapeutic work with children . We are qualified practitioners in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions such as Play therapy, DDP, VIG, Trauma focused CBT and EMDR therapy. We are experienced in working with children and young people aged 4 years to 30 years old. We have therapy dogs and pigs to support children with managing their anxieties and to help calm them during sessions.
01234 608775 View 01234 608775
Photo of Sarah Lewis, Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Sarah Lewis
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
I am a couples therapist and everyone is welcome. Whether your relationship is in crisis after an affair or you just want to build an even stronger emotional connection. Maybe you are at logger heads and don't know how to resolve your differences. Whatever your story, I am here to support and guide you to a better relationship. My approach is to offer you a safe space to either re-establish connection or deepen the connection you already have. I can support you with misunderstandings, reducing conflict and coach you to communicate effectively. I use Imago relationship therapy, to achieve the most successful outcome
I am a couples therapist and everyone is welcome. Whether your relationship is in crisis after an affair or you just want to build an even stronger emotional connection. Maybe you are at logger heads and don't know how to resolve your differences. Whatever your story, I am here to support and guide you to a better relationship. My approach is to offer you a safe space to either re-establish connection or deepen the connection you already have. I can support you with misunderstandings, reducing conflict and coach you to communicate effectively. I use Imago relationship therapy, to achieve the most successful outcome
01773 307938 View 01773 307938
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Louise Lancaster
Psychotherapist, MBACP
You are struggling with difficult feelings which you may or may not understand or be able to explain. You may be feeling overwhelmed or out of control or unable to function as you always have before or you believe you 'should'. You are unhappy, depressed, anxious, having family or relationship issues, suffering from low self-esteem, body image or weight issues. You are addicted, abused, coping with loss, worried about getting old, lonely......
You are struggling with difficult feelings which you may or may not understand or be able to explain. You may be feeling overwhelmed or out of control or unable to function as you always have before or you believe you 'should'. You are unhappy, depressed, anxious, having family or relationship issues, suffering from low self-esteem, body image or weight issues. You are addicted, abused, coping with loss, worried about getting old, lonely......
01799 619827 View 01799 619827
Photo of Diana Vilchez, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Diana Vilchez
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
Life can be extremely challenging for us on a day-to-day basis. Poor sleep, anxiety, and lack of energy or motivation. This can lead to an emotional downward spiral in our mental health. We may feel stuck, lonely or even traumatised. If you feel ready to talk, I am here for you. Throughout my own journey, I have experienced many of the aforementioned conditions, which have led me to this career path. I offer warm and safe online counselling sessions for those over the age of 18. If you are ready to restart your journey and move towards personal growth, please get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation call.
Life can be extremely challenging for us on a day-to-day basis. Poor sleep, anxiety, and lack of energy or motivation. This can lead to an emotional downward spiral in our mental health. We may feel stuck, lonely or even traumatised. If you feel ready to talk, I am here for you. Throughout my own journey, I have experienced many of the aforementioned conditions, which have led me to this career path. I offer warm and safe online counselling sessions for those over the age of 18. If you are ready to restart your journey and move towards personal growth, please get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation call.
01268 436075 View 01268 436075
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Anna Bailey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Royston SG8
You are not alone. Whatever your difficulties may be, there is always a way forward. Therapy may be the right choice for you if you are looking to reduce distress, improve your wellbeing and achieve your goals. Clients who meet with me gain a greater understanding of their difficulties and develop the ability to overcome these. If you are feeling overwhelmed, find yourself unable to move away from unhelpful thoughts or memories, or just sense that things are not quite right, then please get in touch to discuss whether therapy could be of benefit to you.
You are not alone. Whatever your difficulties may be, there is always a way forward. Therapy may be the right choice for you if you are looking to reduce distress, improve your wellbeing and achieve your goals. Clients who meet with me gain a greater understanding of their difficulties and develop the ability to overcome these. If you are feeling overwhelmed, find yourself unable to move away from unhelpful thoughts or memories, or just sense that things are not quite right, then please get in touch to discuss whether therapy could be of benefit to you.
01763 291258 View 01763 291258
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Abigail Perkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
With several years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I’m passionate about helping people from all walks of life navigate their unique challenges and rediscover their sense of wellbeing. I have experience working with people who've experienced depression, trauma/PTSD, attachment difficulties, anxiety, OCD, phobia's, panic, low self-esteem and challenging behaviour. I currently work in an Autism and ADHD assessment service where I am the lead for attachment and trauma. Previously I have supported individuals adjust to living with chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, epilepsy, psychogenic seizures, brain injury).
With several years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I’m passionate about helping people from all walks of life navigate their unique challenges and rediscover their sense of wellbeing. I have experience working with people who've experienced depression, trauma/PTSD, attachment difficulties, anxiety, OCD, phobia's, panic, low self-esteem and challenging behaviour. I currently work in an Autism and ADHD assessment service where I am the lead for attachment and trauma. Previously I have supported individuals adjust to living with chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, epilepsy, psychogenic seizures, brain injury).
01638 597129 View 01638 597129
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Helen Griffiths
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hello and welcome! There are many reasons why you might be thinking about counselling and I hope to provide a warm, encouraging and non-judgemental space for you to come along as your true self and feel accepted. Together we will explore what is happening for you at this time, what it’s like being you and uncover your patterns of behaviour and thinking. We will consider what is going well as well as what might be done differently.
Hello and welcome! There are many reasons why you might be thinking about counselling and I hope to provide a warm, encouraging and non-judgemental space for you to come along as your true self and feel accepted. Together we will explore what is happening for you at this time, what it’s like being you and uncover your patterns of behaviour and thinking. We will consider what is going well as well as what might be done differently.
01353 881287 View 01353 881287
Photo of Rosalind Townsend, Psychotherapist, MHGI
Rosalind Townsend
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Serves Area
Are you affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger or addiction? Are you overwhelmed or disheartened by life challenges or changes? Do you need support to re-think or repair a relationship, or to reassess priorities or work-life balance? If so, I can help. My aim, if you choose to work with me, is that you will leave each session feeling a little better, more hopeful and more confident in your ability to recover, or make the changes you would like to see in your life. My practice is online offering service worldwide, but we do also have trainee therapists offering in-person sessions in SW Cornwall at a reduced rate.
Are you affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger or addiction? Are you overwhelmed or disheartened by life challenges or changes? Do you need support to re-think or repair a relationship, or to reassess priorities or work-life balance? If so, I can help. My aim, if you choose to work with me, is that you will leave each session feeling a little better, more hopeful and more confident in your ability to recover, or make the changes you would like to see in your life. My practice is online offering service worldwide, but we do also have trainee therapists offering in-person sessions in SW Cornwall at a reduced rate.
01572 492162 View 01572 492162
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Anna Coen
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
You spend most of your time in your head, analysing, assessing, overthinking. Your emotions can get the better of you. Your breathing can be tight, parts of your body are permanently contracted. You feel like you are always in fight or flight. You may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious. Whether as a result of one time or repetitive trauma your mental, emotional and physical health has been affected. It can be hard to express emotions or contain emotions or both. You would like to feel better and have the confidence to be yourself and more connected to those around you.
You spend most of your time in your head, analysing, assessing, overthinking. Your emotions can get the better of you. Your breathing can be tight, parts of your body are permanently contracted. You feel like you are always in fight or flight. You may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious. Whether as a result of one time or repetitive trauma your mental, emotional and physical health has been affected. It can be hard to express emotions or contain emotions or both. You would like to feel better and have the confidence to be yourself and more connected to those around you.
01223 656797 View 01223 656797
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Jo Fenton
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Hi, I am Jo and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified and Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the BACP Integrative approach, believing 'one size does NOT fit all'. This approach gives me a variety of skills and ideas based on theory from different schools of thought, therefore allowing me to reach and help more people. I am also an experienced coach, particularly around relationships. Whilst there are definite differences between Counselling/Psychotherapy and Coaching, and there are professional ethics and boundaries I abide, I also believe that the two have similarities in enabling and empowering people to make change.
Hi, I am Jo and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified and Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the BACP Integrative approach, believing 'one size does NOT fit all'. This approach gives me a variety of skills and ideas based on theory from different schools of thought, therefore allowing me to reach and help more people. I am also an experienced coach, particularly around relationships. Whilst there are definite differences between Counselling/Psychotherapy and Coaching, and there are professional ethics and boundaries I abide, I also believe that the two have similarities in enabling and empowering people to make change.
020 8106 5721 View 020 8106 5721
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Claire Nicholls
Counsellor
Cambridge CB21
I use EMDR therapy to treat adults, children and adolescents with varying presenting difficulties, including: trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, complicated grief, phobias, depression, childhood trauma and sexual violence.
I use EMDR therapy to treat adults, children and adolescents with varying presenting difficulties, including: trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, complicated grief, phobias, depression, childhood trauma and sexual violence.
01223 912841 View 01223 912841
Photo of Monika Sobczak, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Monika Sobczak
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Is anxiety taking pleasure out of your life? Finding it difficult to believe in yourself again? Life seems overwhelming? I assist you in unravelling your troubles. Through honest dialogue, I will provide you with a reliable, meaningful, supportive and ethically confidential relationship. There are several contrasting approaches in the counselling/therapy field where I integrate powerful ideas from most of them in order to meet your needs.
Is anxiety taking pleasure out of your life? Finding it difficult to believe in yourself again? Life seems overwhelming? I assist you in unravelling your troubles. Through honest dialogue, I will provide you with a reliable, meaningful, supportive and ethically confidential relationship. There are several contrasting approaches in the counselling/therapy field where I integrate powerful ideas from most of them in order to meet your needs.
01223 981512 View 01223 981512
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Dianna Scibetta
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
During our lives there can be periods of time when the landscape we find ourselves in may feel overwhelming and we need support to navigate the terrain we have set foot upon. I offer a safe space, where at your pace, you can explore what is present for you and together we can aim to resolve the difficulties you are experiencing. This therapeutic process of developing awareness and increasing choice and autonomy, can be an empowering time of discovery, bringing the possibility for greater capacity for satisfaction in life. You can contact me as noted below to begin to explore your needs or look at my website to find out more.
During our lives there can be periods of time when the landscape we find ourselves in may feel overwhelming and we need support to navigate the terrain we have set foot upon. I offer a safe space, where at your pace, you can explore what is present for you and together we can aim to resolve the difficulties you are experiencing. This therapeutic process of developing awareness and increasing choice and autonomy, can be an empowering time of discovery, bringing the possibility for greater capacity for satisfaction in life. You can contact me as noted below to begin to explore your needs or look at my website to find out more.
01773 303521 View 01773 303521
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Anna P Johnson
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Firstly I want you to know that I love my job! I consider it a privilege to work with people, who are open minded enough to recognise that together, we can find tools to help improve their lives and get to the root of troubling issues, I have 15 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
Firstly I want you to know that I love my job! I consider it a privilege to work with people, who are open minded enough to recognise that together, we can find tools to help improve their lives and get to the root of troubling issues, I have 15 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
01761 258890 View 01761 258890
FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.